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    Jane O H.

    If there was ever a time a 5 star review was not enough... it would be for Chrisman Studios. Ben and Erin Chrisman are truly the best at what they do. Winners of countless "Photographers of the Year" awards and client praise, they each have been recognized as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. Not CA, and not just U.S. People, I said...THE WORLD. How impressive is that? The quality of their work is AMAZING and EXQUISITE. Their professionalism is IMPECCABLE, and above everything else (if that's even possible), their humility and easy-going nature makes working with them, both an honor and an experience you will never forget. You can spend all the money in the world on your dream dress and all the little details to make your day perfect...but imagine how wonderful it would be to relive that moment again and again simply by flipping through your wedding album. Having been a bridesmaid more times than I have fingers to count with, I have seen my fair share of photographers and I encourage all brides-to-be to be extremely picky when choosing a wedding photographer. Find one that you have a good rapport with (or else you will be stuck with them for 8+ hrs) and more importantly, make sure you share the same cohesive vision with them (or else you are stuck with paying for crap photos, ones you could have asked your Uncle Lenny to take for free). That is exactly why I needed the Chrismans for my own wedding and I couldn't be happier with that decision. Too often do people spend good money on wedding photographers who seemingly care more about snapping shots to build their personal portfolios than spending the extra time to capture the essence of the couple and their special day. Of course you will still get the awkward and unnatural posing portraits with any photographer, but beyond these shots, what extends to Ben and Erin's praise is that they capture true emotion and personal, enduring moments when you think that no one else is looking. There is no nook or cranny that is too small for Ben to crawl into for a good shot and when you are having a private or intimate moment, you won't see Erin but don't worry, she's there for you...snapping away. And as if those weren't good enough reasons to hire them, they are creative geniuses!! They can turn any photo into an artistic expression. Anytime you are confused as to what they are doing...that's when their juices are flowing and they are inspired by an angle, shadow, object or anything worth shooting you from. If you don't believe me, check out their work for yourself: www.chrismanstudios.com They are based out of San Francisco but willing to travel to any destination near or far, for grand or intimate weddings. One word of advice...if cost is an issue, you will need to budget accordingly but they are sooooo worth it. Contact them soon and when you do, tell them Jane sent you...then book fast because you could miss your chance simply by blinking. My only regret is that I didn't take engagement photos with them. A second marriage perhaps, just so I can have them take more pictures of me!?!? (Juuuuust kiddddddding, H)

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    Ben and Erin are not only incredible photographers, but also some of the nicest, most personable people I've met.

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    Laura & Rachel Photography - The best day!

    Laura & Rachel Photography

    (36 reviews)

    just now New Laura…read moreand Rachel are the absolute best! They made my engagement so special and made both my girlfriend and I feel so good during pictures! From the moment I found their website, I knew they would be perfect. Communication was always easy and they did a great job helping me plan a complete surprise engagement. They helped set up a special picnic after we got our photos done and my girlfriend loved it! The turnaround time to receive our pictures was VERY quick as well! We recommend Laura and Rachel to anyone who wants amazing pictures and to feel great on their special day!

    I cannot recommend Gladyxa (G) enough! From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make…read moreour maternity photoshoot a truly special experience. When the weather didn't cooperate, she was incredibly accommodating and flexible in rescheduling so that we could have the perfect setting. As an expectant mother, I was a little nervous about being in front of the camera, but her kind personality immediately put me at ease. She made me feel beautiful, empowered, and confident throughout the entire session. My husband and I were also so impressed with how comfortable she made us feel with posing--it never felt forced, and she guided us in a way that felt completely natural and genuine. Not only is she talented behind the camera, but she truly cares about capturing meaningful moments. These photos are something we will treasure forever, and we are so grateful to her for making the experience such a joy.

    Melissa Miley Photography - Isle of Palms Family Photo Session on the beach

    Melissa Miley Photography

    (19 reviews)

    My son is stationed in Charleston in the Navy, and my daughter and I had come down from Ohio to…read morevisit him. We hadn't had a family photo taken in quite some time, so spur of the moment I tried to find a photographer for a Charleston photo shoot. The minute I saw Melissa's examples on her website, I knew she was the one I wanted to use. Due to my son's military schedule, we had to do some juggling to find a date and time that worked, but she was super accommodating. We wanted a "Charleston" backdrop, so we met at White Point gardens, took many photos there, as well as throughout downtown Charleston, and along the seawall at the battery. Melissa was great to work with, and made you feel immediately at ease. She had a lot of great suggestions, and really worked hard to get us a variety of photos so we'd have many to choose from. I also really liked that we would be given access to all the photos that she took, and weren't locked into a specific set amount. We are thrilled with the results, and would highly recommend her! Don't hesitate to give her a call, you won't be disappointed!!

    We are so excited for our pictures. Melissa did a great job. We had a small elopement and I had a…read morevision of taking pictures at different downtown Charleston spots. Everything was just as I had imagined. We had our dog with us and she was able to capture his personality as well. Melissa was very professional and laid back, perfect for me. She listened to us and captured forever moments. If you are having your wedding in the Charleston area, contact Melissa.

    King Street Photo Weddings - We would love to capture your 2025 Wedding. Visit our website. Thank you for this honor.

    King Street Photo Weddings

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    Michel has photographed several of my Church events, and he has done a fantastic job! He is very…read moreprofessional - asks all the right questions upfront, and he arrives on-time with tons of top-notch equipment. He is a hard worker and diligently takes pictures the entire time, and thoughtfully edits them afterwards. His pictures are outstanding! I have found Michel to be extremely easy to work with. He responds to emails and phone calls quickly, and is professional and courteous. Personally, he is a very nice man, and it is clear that he takes a lot of pride in his work. I have also used Michel for corporate headshots, and he did a fantastic job with those as well. We used an outdoor location and Michel went to a lot of trouble to arrive at the shoot early and set everything up. If you need a photographer for any occasion, Michel is your guy! There is no doubt I will use him the next time I need pictures taken.

    We had Michel Berda and King Street Photos shoot our wedding at Sea Pines in Hilton Head on July…read more22, 2011. We were thoroughly impressed with Michel's professionalism. The pictures are amazing! Michel was friendly and worked very hard. It was extremely hot and he was running all over Sea Pines getting the pictures. My family, friends and I felt comfortable during the group photos. Michel provided a relaxed atmosphere that allowed us to take some really great pictures. If I had to do it again, there is one little thing I would change. Although I was aware of the time that Michel was leaving, I had no idea what time it was during the reception. So, when he told me it was time for him to go, I didn't have a chance to get a few more pictures in. I wish I had asked for a 20-30 minute warning so that I could make sure I had photos with specific people. However, the pictures that Michel did get were wonderful. A week before the wedding, Michel arranged a bridal shoot in Charleston. The weather was not cooperating with us, but Michel was determined to get it done. I was impressed with his diligence. In the end, after changing locations, but eventually ending at our original spot, we successfully completed the bridal shoot. We had a good time, and you cannot tell at all that the weather was dull and overcast. The pictures are beautiful! We are very happy with our experience with Michel, and we would not hesitate to use King Street Photos again in the future.

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    Photo House

    (30 reviews)

    I was happy with my professional headshot session from beginning to end. I completed their online…read moreform and received an email response promptly. They asked about my availability and recommended a gray background unless I had something else in mind. I scheduled my appointment for a morning session at their studio, which has its own small parking lot. My session was 40 minutes, including time afterward to select the pose I wanted. I appreciated the dressing room to fix my makeup and hair before the session. They had some hairspray, tissues, and hand lotion in the room. My photographer, Trevor, was friendly and professional and made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. He gave me great directions and helped me select the best pose. During COVID, he and other staff had masks on. The total cost was $150. I will receive a high-resolution image for printing and a low-resolution image for screens/internet by email. I can't wait! I've never had a professional headshot taken and I wish I'd done it sooner. I would not hesitate to consider this studio if you want a professional experience and product.

    We just found out that our Corgi has lymphoma. Before he passes, we wanted to get some nice family…read morephotos to remember him by. We paid a family friend to take photos and I am truly sad that I actually paid for those. So I asked around for a professional photographer with a studio, as our youngest pup isn't fully vaccinated, and that was good with pets. Based off recommendations from friends, I emailed four photographers in the area and Tourine from Johnstone Studios was one of the first to respond in a timely manner. Due to the time constant, we didn't do the complimentary consultation, but just made an appointment for the photos on a Sunday afternoon of that week. She did ask what breeds of dogs they were, to make sure she'd have the correct background color ready. We showed up 15 minutes early and she met us at the door. Tourine was warm and welcoming to both us and the pups. Johnstone Studios is beautifully set up, both welcoming and professionally decorated.We went upstairs to a studio with hard wood floors and she went to work. She was extremely kind to the pups and knew how to keep their attention. Tourine had a great energy and the dogs fed off of that. I could tell that Tourine has experience with working with dogs, as she waved treats, talked to them, jumped around and used a train whistle to see what they responded to best. Our Crogi is a ham and loves to take pictures, but our new golden doodle has no concept of what's going on, so getting him to look in the right direction was taxing. After she was done, she checked with us to see if we had time to view the photos in their viewing room, or if we needed to go home for the dogs. They were both doing well, so we stayed to view our photos. Not only did she get a few beautiful pictures of our ailing Corgi, but pictures of the dogs together and one of the four of us. Everyone was looking, beautifully positioned and I will treasure these photos for years to come! Down stairs in their viewing room, we went through the photos on a big screen tv. We picked a package that gave us three of the photos we choose retouched and the digital rights for a very competitive price. My husband also ordered an Urban picture collage of our three pictures. Tourine was extremely low pressure when it came to selling additional add ons and even offered to leave the room so we could talk our choices over. Our digital prints came over retouched in three days and the photo collage we ordered should be here within a month or so. I am so happy with our family photos! Tourine did a great job and Johnstone Studios will be our new place for yearly family photos!

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